Tag, I'm it per Clancy Pants!

Okay, 10 random and little known things about me...

1. I am painfully clumsy and always have been. Yesterday Ellie tripped over some shoes, bounced off of the dining table, kind of landed on her bum and hopped up again. Mark commented out loud that she is already too much like me. I broke my finger in HS playing field hockey not because I had some crazy hot moves that day but it happened randomly during warm up. One time a few years ago I fell walking (not running, not jumping not doing ANYTHING cool) and completely broke a bone off in my foot. Um, tard girl, right here.

2. I am a terrible driver. I fully recognize this and really do my best but I get flipped off more often than not but I promise that I never *try* to be a crappy driver. My Dad use to tease that I had 'rounded' off all four corners of my Accord (and he was right) and now I've got three rounded corners on my Denali. Actually I hit a car in a parking lot yesterday and didn't even know it...whoops. Luckily it's never anything serious!

3. I am as forgetful as all get out! I always have been and I think it may have gotten worse as I have gotten older. My Grandmother use to tell me that if my head wasn't screwed on tight I would forget it too! I wish I could blame it on my brain tumor but I really don't even think that is it. Do you have any idea how often I lose my keys???

4. I have crazy crappy luck (yes I just said that out loud and I'm sure the universe heard me and I so do not care!). In High School I had a close friend who called me 'Lucky Charms' for this very reason and even now my Dad tells me that if I didn't have bad luck I would not have any luck at all.

5. I can't cook to save my life. I'm not good at it, I don't enjoy it and I fail miserably more often than I would like to admit. Two days ago I cooked a huge package of hand trimmed skinless boneless chicken and ended up throwing the who thing out after I royally botched it all up. Again, my Father always told me that I should have paid more attention growing up (he did all of the cooking) and PERHAPS just PERHAPS he was right!

6. I am a chronic nail biter. It's a terrible habit and periodically I have been able to quit this nasty action but for the most part I have done it all of my life. As a small child my Father (yes, him AGAIN!) tried putting that yucky yellow stuff on my nails to keep me from biting them but despite the fowl taste I kept on keeping on! It use to bug me when people associated it to me being nervous but now that I'm older I think they've probably been right all along! Can we say N-E-U-R-O-T-I-C to the bone?

7. I am painfully indecisive. Yes, I am an official and eternal fence sitter. There are some things that I feel very strongly about. I remain immovable in those certain areas (almost to a fault...just ask my husband!) however, if it isn't something that I KNOW then I generally waffle around and get caught up in emotions and consider way too many variables trying to do the 'right' thing and determine what is best.

8. I have always been a phone addict. I love to talk on the phone. Tonight Mark told me that it secretly drives him nuts. In 3rd grade my Dad got a 2nd phone line at the house and has always teased that the phone is growing out of my ear. My first phone was a hot pink Conair and my favorite phone was a black Swatch phone. Back in the day my pals and I use to place a call out, quickly press hold, dial another call on the other line and then conference the two. Do you get it? It was like each party on each line thought that someone was calling them. Really they were calling each other and some of the results were beyond hilarious! Of course this was waaaaaay before callerID!

9. I snore. Yes, yet another glorious thing about me! I can remember being anxious about sleeping at friends house for this reason. In 2nd grade Laurie Roma's Mom commented about how awful it was all night and I felt terrible. I was so embarrassed. Then on my mission I had a companion that went crazy because of this and again I felt terrible. Some times it bothers Mark but most of the time he is so busy snoring that it doesn't affect him. I can't help and frankly I've never heard it myself ;)

10. I am the world's biggest sleepy head! I was always the first to fall asleep at slumber parties as a child. Our family Dentist told me that the only other person that they have had fall asleep in the chair is my Dad! In college my roommates called me 'bed bunny' because I was always in my bed. I still feel strongly that naps are a wonderful thing! On my mission I would fall asleep in appointments and such...it was awful. Obviously I have found out that my health has something to do with this so yes, I am going to have to pull the brain tumor card here folks!

As for this post, I would love to tag my blog buddies Sarah and Kristin to learn more about them! I also want to tag Angela as she was so diligent in posting about her children so now it's her turn!

On the B Side: While these things may all seem negative I don't feel that way about them at all! I've given up trying to live up to some ideal that I hold in my head. Theses are the things that make up who I am (not comprehensively!) and those who know me love me anyway! Writing this also reminded me all over again how incredibly blessed I am to have an advocate such as my Father in my life! He's been one of my best friend for years and years and has ALWAYS patiently put up with all of my crazy antics/quirks. Thank you Mr. Wonderful!!!!!

Tag, We're It!

Angela tagged Dayton and Ellie with 10 Things You May or May Not Know About Me.

Here's Dayton's List;
1. I am a sensitive and affectionate kind of guy. If I was a Care Bear I would be Tender Heart. I love to hug people and I'm big time into snuggling!
2. I was a miracle baby! Everyone said I wasn't possible and unexpectedly I arrived on Canada Day in 2002 against all odds. I knew it all along!
3. I love my Dad. Even in the delivery room I was searching for his voice and have always been his little buddy. Maybe some day I'll be as big as he is.
4. I love to ski! I have strong legs, can cut turns, ski off trail and hit the moguls. I enjoy my lessons cause I GOT SKILLZ!
5. One of my favorite things to eat is caramel rice cakes with peanut butter (Shellbait rocks!) but if I had my way I'd live on raspberries, strawberries or an unlimited amount of butter (not on the berries!)
6. I go to all day Kindergarten at La Petite Academy. I really like my teacher Miss Kari and have 11 friends in my class but only 3 of them are girls. Arianna and I hug but only on Mondays.
7. I like to play the computer and I really love to play Star Wars Legos on my Dad's game system. When I'm at Mom's I mostly play UNO and I'm the King, baby!
8. I like to dance in the shower!
9. I sleep with my "Grandma Packer" blanket every night! It was my Dad's when he was little and even though I've out grown it I just like to have it on me at night (even under my Spiderman blanket!)
10. I lost my first tooth and was so excited to find out yesterday that my first grown up tooth is coming in! I'm running with the big dogs now!

and one more thing...GO UTES! That's all.

Here's Ellie's list;
1. I am a girly girl through and through. I insist upon wearing skirts everyday and love to have my nails painted with Mommy Amy.
2. I have a personality the size of Texas but I am discriminate as to who I share it with. You must earn my trust!
3. I have my ears pierced but I REFUSE to change out my earrings because I am certain it will hurt! We tried once and it was just bad news. Way to go Mom.
4. I have a freckle on my left hand that I call an "Angel Kiss". It's simply beautiful, Mom's favorite and always tells me which hand is my left! ;)
5. I love sparkly shoes and mostly I don't care if they match or not! I'm my own person, you know?
6. I am a smart little girl with a mind of my own. At 8 months I was doing sign language and am already ahead a year in school! That's Ms. Smarty Pants to you!
7. I pray for all of he people, puppies, kittens and babies in the whole world each night. I'm a doll, I know.
8. I like to read and be read to.
9. I love to color and draw! You have no idea how many wonderful things I create each day. Just call me an ARTISTE!
10. I love to help! I will help with just about anything...even cleaning the toilets! Mom says this makes me a hot commodity ;)

and one more thing...I talk AND giggle in my sleep! I know, cute, huh?!

There you have it folks! I had a lot of fun with this one and hope Clancy's Mac/Ella/Ro RO and Shellie's Dalley Boy/Kate do too! TAG, YOU'RE IT KIDDOS!

On the B Side: I love the little people in my life!